We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
In this position...
Lead problem solving to assist plants and implementation teams in resolving tooling, equipment and conveyor performance issues and downtime.
ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...
- Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated. Determine proper validation methods
- Handle setup and maintenance of industrial bar code printers
- Utilize sound knowledge design and implement vision control systems. Familiar with different type of vision cameras and their programing software. Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery
- Use FIS/ IIoT plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment, review and follow up project installations
- Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
- Update program backups for machinery and automation
- Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots
- As part of a team, review risk assessments and evaluate equipment safety
- Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
- Read and modify electrical prints and schematics, Auto CAD
- Maintain familiarity with OA, CPN/MPN networks and communication protocols for connecting to wireless and wired networks
- Manage installation and maintenance of virus protection software for controls network PCs, perform PC backup disc images and installation of communication and firmware and controls software
- Work overtime and weekends as needed
You'll have...
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and coop experience will be considered)
Even better, you may have...
- Bachelors Degree
- Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred
- Familiar with PLC/CNC (Siemens/ Allen-Bradley), VFD, Servo, Profinet, ABB and FANUC Robots
- Solid understanding of laser burning
- Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, modify electrical schematics and use AutoCAD
- Validated ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate for process improvements
- Experience with conveyor system programming and overhead Gantry
- Solid understanding of networking to include DH+, Ethernet and remote IO
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
- Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping experience
- Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes
- Familiar with TQM and Kaizen methods
- One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
- Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management preferred
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-$141,360.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-$162,120.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Two or more years of Controls Engineering experience
- Internship or cooperative education experience may be considered
- Bachelor's degree
- Electrical background, such as electrician or technician experience
- Experience with PLC/CNC systems, including Siemens or Allen-Bradley, VFDs, servos, Profinet, ABB robots, and FANUC robots
- Understanding of laser burning
- Ability to read blueprints, modify electrical schematics, and use AutoCAD
- Equipment troubleshooting and continuous process improvement experience
- Conveyor system programming and overhead gantry experience
- Networking knowledge including DH+, Ethernet, and remote I/O
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
- Experience with 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
- Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes
- Familiarity with TQM and Kaizen methods
- At least one year of experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.
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What We Do
Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.
